Inside the Family Workshop: Leather Pros and Upholstery

Inside the Family Workshop: Leather Pros and Upholstery

Posted by Casper Hill on Aug 18th 2026

Meet the family behind one of the Portland area’s trusted full-service upholstery shops.

Every piece of furniture carries a story and for more than 25 years, Leather Pros & Upholstery has been helping those stories continue. Through skilled craftsmanship, honest service, and an unwavering commitment to quality, this family-owned business has earned the trust of homeowners and businesses throughout the Portland area and across the Pacific Northwest.

The Leather Pros story began in 1998, when owner Jeff Collins made an unexpected transition from construction into the furniture trade. After completing a hands-on apprenticeship, Jeff learned the specialized art of leather color matching, detailed furniture repair, and upholstery restoration. What started as a small leather restoration business would eventually grow into something much larger.

Over the years, Leather Pros expanded its capabilities to become a full-service upholstery company. Today, the team handles everything from complete and partial reupholstery to leather color restoration and repairs. The range of expertise allows the company to take on an equally diverse collection of projects. On any given day, the Leather Pros workshop might hold a treasured chair passed down through generations, a favorite family sofa in need of renewed comfort, or commercial seating being prepared for years of demanding use.

Their work can now be found in homes, restaurants, senior living communities, offices, fitness centers, and hospitality spaces throughout the region. Yet regardless of the project’s size, every piece receives the same thoughtful attention. They believe that restoring furniture is also about caring for the people connected to it. That philosophy extends to every part of the customer experience. The team approaches each project with kindness, honesty, and respect.

Now spanning two generations, Leather Pros remains committed to learning, problem-solving, and continually refining its craft. Its expanded Hillsboro facility allows the team to accommodate larger residential and commercial projects.

Growth has brought new capabilities, but it has not changed the values on which the company was built. Leather Pros continues to invest in its people, equipment, and processes while preserving the personal service of a family-run business.

Be sure to visit their website to explore their work, learn more about their services, and follow along with their latest projects. @leatherproupholstery | www.leatherprosinc.com

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